As adamantly as U.S. and British diplomats like Secretary of State Kerry and Foreign Minister William Hague unequivocally insist on the need to attack Syria as punishment for using chemical weapons, Russian, Chinese and Iranian diplomats are just as adamant that such an attack is not based on the facts and would cause more harm than good - particularly to their interests. This … [Read more...] about ‘Moral Obscenity’ a Flimsy Pretext for Illegal War (Huanqiu, China)
Elliot Spitzer Going Down in New York City
First here was San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, whose political career -- and mayorship -- made him FORMER Mayor Bob Filner after 18 women (now it's 19) stepped forward to accuse him of sexual harassment. Then there was former Rep. Anthony Weiner, whose serial sexting led to voter ire that seemed to make his campaign look more like a cry for counseling than a run for New York City … [Read more...] about Elliot Spitzer Going Down in New York City
Most Intelligent Bike On The Streets? (Guest Voice)
Most Intelligent Bike On The Streets? (via Planetsave) Originally published on Bikocity. Redefining is the catchword for our progressive bicycle landscape. It is not lip service. As part of that, companies are rapidly redefining bicycles, and consumers now have a grand wave of bicycles to choose from. Gliding… … [Read more...] about Most Intelligent Bike On The Streets? (Guest Voice)
“I Have a Dream” to a Nightmare of War
Three Presidents commemorate the “I Have a Dream” speech, but Americans should remember Dr. King did not stop marching on Washington after that day 50 years and his later efforts were not only for racial justice but against war. As President Obama prepares to strike Syria, he should revisit what King concluded about Vietnam in his last years: “I am disappointed with our … [Read more...] about “I Have a Dream” to a Nightmare of War
Is truth stranger than fiction, or has truth itself become fiction? (Guest Voice)
Is truth stranger than fiction, or has truth itself become fiction? by Peter Johnson Perhaps soon after the President delivered his speech commemorating and honoring those who launched a non-violent civil rights movement, which really favored no single race or religion, but rather all human beings, this is a good time to study a polarizing, biased and scathing article, … [Read more...] about Is truth stranger than fiction, or has truth itself become fiction? (Guest Voice)
A Whale of a Fight Over the Debt Limit
Here we go again! House Speaker John Boehner promised “a whale of fight” over extending the debt limit at a fundraiser in Idaho for Representative Mike Spencer, a close ally, on Monday. It’s like Groundhog Day with the same nightmare repeating itself for America over and over again. Raising the debt limit should be automatic and not a contentious issue. Extending the debt … [Read more...] about A Whale of a Fight Over the Debt Limit
‘Putin in underwear’ artist seeks asylum in France
'Putin in underwear' artist seeks asylum in France (via AFP) A Russian artist said Thursday he has fled to France and is applying for asylum after police seized his painting of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in women's underwear. Police on Tuesday raided an exhibition in the… … [Read more...] about ‘Putin in underwear’ artist seeks asylum in France
Must Obama Keep Waging Wars Nobody Wants?
Barack Obama is being inexorably drawn, clearly against his better judgment, into a strike on Syria that could morph into yet another quagmire, just as he is facing once again an unwanted, destructive debt-ceiling battle in Washington. Atrocities abound, human and political devastation is sure to ensue, as the President of the United States is rendered powerless to exercise … [Read more...] about Must Obama Keep Waging Wars Nobody Wants?
Lucky Miley
Miley Cyrus was quite a hit at the recent MTV VMA awards show. Her whole existence is dedicated to making as much money as possible by entertaining the tens of millions of morons of our society. Miley is not yet 21 but worth more than $100 million and easily rakes in over $20 million in income annually. I hope she has good legal and accounting advice to shift most of that … [Read more...] about Lucky Miley
Syria: Why Some Do Care
Whether one believes that action -- military or otherwise -- should or should not be taken against the Assad regime for launching chemical attacks on its own people; whether one believes that it is or is not any of our business that innocent men, women and babies have died or are dying most horrific deaths as a result of those attacks; whether one believes that we are feigning … [Read more...] about Syria: Why Some Do Care
MLK’s Dream is Not Stone Silent.
King Crackpot?
Once again Rep. Steve King shows how irrational ideology can make some people. According to King there are over 100 million people between the ages of 16 and 74 who simply are not in the work force. This number is arrived at by looking at the 88 million who are actually considered to not be in the work force and adding those who are part of the regular unemployment … [Read more...] about King Crackpot?
Everybody’s Twerking for the Weekend – Music Video PARODY
Get out of the way Miley Cyrus, because everybody's twerking for the weekend: … [Read more...] about Everybody’s Twerking for the Weekend – Music Video PARODY
Is Putin resigned to Syria being attacked?
By most media accounts by reporters of several countries, the United States -- most likely aided by some allies -- will be soon attacking Syria, perhaps as soon as Thursday, in a limited, supposedly surgical missile attack. And now there's a new sign that this is likely to happen: President Vladimir V. Putin is conspicuously silent on the likely attack -- suggesting that he's … [Read more...] about Is Putin resigned to Syria being attacked?
Americans say no to war in Syria (Guest Voice)
Americans say no to war in Syria (via NewsWorks) National Interest Dick [email protected] August 27, 2013 By Dick Polman Syrian protesters wave the Syrian revolutionary flag during a protest in front of the Syrian embassy in Amman, Jordan, Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. Anti-government activists… … [Read more...] about Americans say no to war in Syria (Guest Voice)
Obama hails King but says ‘dream’ requires vigilance
Obama hails King but says 'dream' requires vigilance (via AFP) President Barack Obama hailed Martin Luther King Jr Wednesday for saving America from oppression but said "constant vigilance" was needed to keep the civil rights icon's dream of equality alive. Fifty years after the "I have a dream speech," America… … [Read more...] about Obama hails King but says ‘dream’ requires vigilance
I Care Not
It appears that President Obama is going to effectuate some military arial strikes in Syria as retaliation for the deaths of many children due to chemical attacks. There will be no formal authorization from Congress under the U.S. Constitution, or the U.N. General Assembly under its Charter or justification based upon international law. A solid majority of Americans are … [Read more...] about I Care Not
BREAKING: Maj. Nidal Hasan Receives the Death Sentence
The Austin American-Statesman has just announced that A military jury sentenced Maj. Nidal Hasan to death on Wednesday afternoon for carrying out the Nov. 5, 2009, shooting attack on unarmed Fort Hood soldiers preparing to deploy to war. It took jurors just over two hours to reach their decision. Read more here … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Maj. Nidal Hasan Receives the Death Sentence
Well, that explains Obamaphobia
This now an established, sad truth about the Republican party. You can take it to the bank (if there are any banks left once the Republican party has removed all their props and leashes). A substantial number of Republican voters will agree to something they know to be false if it puts Obama in a bad light. ...DanaMilbank,WaPo How do we know? A recent poll in … [Read more...] about Well, that explains Obamaphobia
Syria: Do the Legal… No! Do The Right Thing
We have justified and defended the actions of NSA “leaker” Edward Snowden on the basis that what he did was a matter of conscience and principle, morally and ethically right -- albeit illegal. Now that the New York Times has been able to shake off the lengthy on-line attack -- most likely by Syrian Electronic Army hackers -- I have been able to start reading the Times … [Read more...] about Syria: Do the Legal… No! Do The Right Thing